Types of Communities

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet

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Read the clue. Circle rural, urban or suburban.

Tip Rural means the country. Urban means the city. Suburban means a neighborhood near a city.

1.
Many homes look alike and have a garage and a lawn.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
2.
A small town has one main street, a school and a feed store.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
3.
People ride buses and trains to get to work.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
4.
Families drive to the city for work and come home to a neighborhood.
- suburban
- rural
- urban
5.
There are parks, schools and shopping centers close to the homes.
- rural
- urban
- suburban
6.
A neighborhood has a pool and a playground for the families.
- rural
- suburban
- urban
7.
A tractor is a common way to get around.
- urban
- rural
- suburban
8.
Children ride bikes along the sidewalks of a neighborhood.
- suburban
- rural
- urban

Answer Key - Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet

Read the clue. Circle rural, urban or suburban.

Tip Rural means the country. Urban means the city. Suburban means a neighborhood near a city.

1.
Many homes look alike and have a garage and a lawn.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
2.
A small town has one main street, a school and a feed store.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
3.
People ride buses and trains to get to work.
- suburban
- urban
- rural
4.
Families drive to the city for work and come home to a neighborhood.
- suburban
- rural
- urban
5.
There are parks, schools and shopping centers close to the homes.
- rural
- urban
- suburban
6.
A neighborhood has a pool and a playground for the families.
- rural
- suburban
- urban
7.
A tractor is a common way to get around.
- urban
- rural
- suburban
8.
Children ride bikes along the sidewalks of a neighborhood.
- suburban
- rural
- urban